Such an interesting cover and a plot that had me curious. But I did this as an audio book and, somehow, this one just did not work for me. I didn't like the MC and found it hard to believe she would act the way she did during the time she lived. I found the supporting cast equally awful and it was hard to feel drawn into the story. I wish I'd liked it more.

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Trisha_Thomas | 3 other reviews | Nov 14, 2024 |

The Keeper of the Key by Nicole Willson

This was a spooky, thrilling read, with twists, turns, and things that go bump in the night. Rachel is a great character, and my heart really went out to her as her life was upended. Nick was interesting, but I'm not sure if I really like him, he's well done, it's just his personality didn't quite sit well with me, and I can't exactly explain why. The story itself moves along at a good pace, but some things felt a little too convenient which is honestly the biggest issue I have with the story - it's something I'd expect to find more in middle grade stories. I do have to hand it to Wilson for masterfully building a dark and chilling atmosphere. This book will absolutely send chills racing down your spine at times, and I could easily see this being a great horror movie with a few tweaks. If you're looking for a dark book for the YA lit lover in your life, then you need to grab this.… (more)

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LilyRoseShadowlyn | Nov 10, 2024 |

Tidepool by Nicole Willson

More like a 2.5 for me. I really wanted to like it and parts of it were great. Mostly, I just felt been here done this.

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cdaley | 3 other reviews | Nov 2, 2023 |

Tidepool by Nicole Willson

I don't usually read Gothic horror stories, but this one turned out to be so good. This book is one of a kind!

"Tidepool looked like the kind of place where people went to die, not to live. "

Tidepool is a small village that some rich people wanted to turn into a resort. We follow Sorrow; a woman came to this town to find her brother, Henry, who vanished after a business trip to this town. While Sorrow was searching for Henry, she felt something weird. The locals kept assuring her that they had no idea what happened to her brother. Creepy! Even when she tried to leave town, she couldn't!

I loved the author's voice. The writing was beautiful. The book was easy to read, and the plot was engaging. A bit predictable but fun to read.

I loved Sorrow; she is a strong, independent woman who chose a different path than what her father drew for her. She didn't want to get married. Instead, she wanted to be a journalist. And I loved her for that!

I enjoyed the unexpected twist at the end, and it tied all the loose ends up very well.

Overall, I enjoyed reading this book, and I recommend it to everyone who likes horror stories.… (more)

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Asiellavie | 3 other reviews | Sep 9, 2021 |

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